SCADA & Automation Engineer

TL;DR

SCADA & Automation Engineer (SCADA/Automation): Designing and analyzing SCADA and control systems for substations, power plants, wind and solar facilities with an accent on end-to-end design packages, protocol/data-flow block diagrams, and commissioning/testing. Focus on integrating PLC/RTU/HMI configurations, troubleshooting communications, and delivering NERC CIP-compliant documentation within schedule and budget.

Company

Engineering services firm delivering SCADA and automation solutions for electrical power facilities.

What you will do

• Design retrofit or new SCADA and control systems for substations, power plants, wind farms, solar plants, and other electrical power facilities.
• Develop SCADA block diagrams covering protocols, communications media, networking, addressing, and data flow.
• Create full SCADA design packages (panel drawings, BOM, schematics/wiring, data mapping and points lists, and device settings files).
• Perform factory and on-site testing/commissioning, including communications troubleshooting, device programming, and end-to-end functional testing.
• Coordinate SCADA scope across stakeholders (vendors, owners, and telco/fiber providers) and support project planning and scheduling.
• Provide technical leadership and produce project deliverables as required.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology (electric power option preferred).
• Experience: 1–4 years of relevant engineering or field experience.
• Authorization: Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and related software).
• Effective written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

• Protocols and standards: DNP3.0, Modbus, SEL, OPC, IEC 61850; IEC 61131 programming standards.
• RTU/PLC platforms and device integration; power plant networking (security, firewalls, managed switches).
• Knowledge of NERC CIP requirements and experience with factory/site acceptance testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility; office setting with some field work and typical 15–25% travel.
• 100% employer-paid premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) with employer matching (100% immediate vesting) plus annual/discretionary bonus programs.
• Paid vacation and sick time, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and eight paid holidays (including a floating holiday).
• Employer-paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, and conferences; career development, training, and coaching.

Hiring process

• Application review followed by interviews to assess technical fit and communication skills.
• Discussion of work authorization and availability for remote or Lakewood, CO-based work.

Location: United States (remote) or Lakewood, CO

Salary: $85,000–$125,000 per year